England’s batsmen just could not break free in the first Ashes Test largely thanks to the inspired form of Mitchell Johnson, who was king – though Queen may’ve been more apt – of The Gabba. The left-arm quick proved he’s no great pretender, producing a kind of magic to drive England slightly mad and must […]

England are facing almost certain defeat in the opening Ashes Test at The Gabba after suffering their worst batting collapse in 23 years. Alastair Cook's men were routed for just 132 in reply to Australia’s first-innings 295 as they were blown away by some mesmeric.

Mitchell Johnson admits the Barmy Army taunts put him off his game the last time England toured Austraia but the fast bowler is ready to embrace the jibes this time. Johnson went into meltdown during the Ashes series three years ago as England’s travelling fans revelled in his loss of form. MORE: Ton-up KP turns […]

Mitchell Johnson and George Bailey have been named in Australia’s 12-man squad for next week’s Ashes opener in Brisbane. Johnson, the 32-year-old fast bowler, was dropped for his side’s 3-0 defeat in England last summer but looks certain to start the first Test at The Gabba on Thursday week. MORE: Prior doubt for first Test […]

A superb century from
Brad Haddin and fine bowling efforts from
Mitchell Johnson and
Ryan Harris lifted Australia to a comfortable six-wicket win against New Zealand in the third Chappell-Hadlee one-day international in Hamilton.

Australia fast bowlers Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson are both doubts for the second one-day international against India, after suffering apparently minor injuries in the opening victory over the hosts.

Australia left-armer Mitchell Johnson will lead a much-changed bowling attack when the Ashes start in Cardiff next Wednesday. Regarded as the best bowler in the world right now, his swinging deliveries at speeds in excess of 90miles per hour will be a major threat to England's hopes.

Mitchell Johnson has welcomed the challenge of spearheading one of the most inexperienced attacks in recent history as Australia look to avoid a series whitewash in the third Test against South Africa in Sydney.